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Acute renal failure (ARF), also known as acute kidney failure, is a rapid loss of [[renal function]] due to damage to the [[kidney]]s, resulting in retention of nitrogenous ([[urea]] and [[creatinine]]) and non-nitrogenous waste products that are normally excreted by the kidney. Depending on the severity and duration of the renal dysfunction, this accumulation is accompanied by metabolic disturbances, such as [[metabolic acidosis]] (acidification of the blood) and [[hyperkalaemia]] (elevated potassium levels), changes in body [[fluid balance]], and effects on many other organ systems. It can be characterized by [[oliguria]] or [[anuria]] (decrease or cessation of urine production), although ''nonoliguric ARF'' may occur. It is a serious disease and treated as a [[medical emergency]]. | |||
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Overview
Acute renal failure (ARF), also known as acute kidney failure, is a rapid loss of renal function due to damage to the kidneys, resulting in retention of nitrogenous (urea and creatinine) and non-nitrogenous waste products that are normally excreted by the kidney. Depending on the severity and duration of the renal dysfunction, this accumulation is accompanied by metabolic disturbances, such as metabolic acidosis (acidification of the blood) and hyperkalaemia (elevated potassium levels), changes in body fluid balance, and effects on many other organ systems. It can be characterized by oliguria or anuria (decrease or cessation of urine production), although nonoliguric ARF may occur. It is a serious disease and treated as a medical emergency.